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Irizar plans three coaches for Expo

Irizar says it will bring a trio of coach models to this year's Bus & Coach Expo

Irizar has been working hard behind the scenes to produce new models. At this year’s Bus & Coach Expo, it’ll be able to show the fruits of its labour.

Irizar Asia Pacific managing director Steve Heanes says the manufacturer will have a suite of vehicles on display at its Expo booth. It includes the i6S 3900 coach, which will be a three-axle vehicle. Alongside the i6S 3900 will be an additional i6S 3900 and an i6 700.

“One, which comes from operator Road Coach, will have no mirrors,” Heanes told ABC. “Instead, it will have the latest mirrorless vehicle technology, including side cameras.

“We’ll also have another vehicle from Kangaroo Bus Lines on display that will be a three-axle, i6 3700 coach.”

The latter coach is the Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) auction vehicle that is set to be sold off in November.

Heanes says the coach has been around for a couple of years, courtesy of both Irizar and Volvo. Heanes says Irizar will have the auction bus on display so people at the Expo can consider buying it at November’s auction.

“It’s good for supporting the industry,” Heanes says. “We’ll also have our parts and services manager at the Expo to talk about our service contracts and our parts supply.”


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Heanes is using the Expo to reconnect with all of Irizar’s customers. After COVID-19 lockdowns meant Irizar’s service and parts staff have been working over the phone, Heanes wants them to return to working with clients face-to-face at the Expo.

“Getting back in person with customers can help us resolve issues and push our service contracts,” Heanes says. “We want to spread the word about our program maintenance for bodies too, which offers up to five years of iService at a fixed price program.

“It all gives the customers piece of mind as they know what the body costs will be for five years.”

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